England to suffer as Rex bids farewell

The Australian men's team is determined to give veteran Rex Johnston a send-off to remember today by securing its fifth win over England in as many years.

One of Australia's greatest bowlers, 53-year-old Johnston will bring to an end an international career spanning 16 years in the Test on the Gold Coast.

Assistant national coach Cameron Curtis said: "Rex Johnston has been a marvellous player for Australia over many years and we would certainly like to give him the send-off he deserves by winning this Test."

Mark Casey and Kelvin Kerkow join Johnston in the line-up for the Test. Kerkow will play the important singles rubber and Casey, 22, will fill the lead position in both the pairs and triples.